81_FR_17157 81 FR 17098 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 17098 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 59 (March 28, 2016)

Page Range17098-17106
FR Document2016-04966

We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require installing an automatic shutoff system for the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as applicable; installing a placard in the airplane flight deck if necessary; replacing the P5-2 fuel system module assembly; installing the ``uncommanded ON'' (UCO) protection system for the fuel boost pumps; revising the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew of certain operating restrictions for airplanes equipped with an automatic shutoff system; and revising the maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. The NPRM was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This action revises the NPRM by proposing to require updated or additional actions that are necessary for certain airplane configurations. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent operation of the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps with continuous low pressure, which could lead to friction sparks or overheating in the fuel pump inlet that could create a potential ignition source inside the center and auxiliary fuel tanks. These conditions, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 59 / Monday, March 28, 2016 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1068; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-189-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive 
(AD) for all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 
series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require installing an automatic 
shutoff system for the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as 
applicable; installing a placard in the airplane flight deck if 
necessary; replacing the P5-2 fuel system module assembly; installing 
the ``uncommanded ON'' (UCO) protection system for the fuel boost 
pumps; revising the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew of 
certain operating restrictions for airplanes equipped with an automatic 
shutoff system; and revising the maintenance program by incorporating 
new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special 
Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. The NPRM was prompted 
by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This action 
revises the NPRM by proposing to require updated or additional actions 
that are necessary for certain airplane configurations. We are 
proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent operation of the 
center and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps with continuous low 
pressure, which could lead to friction sparks or overheating in the 
fuel pump inlet that could create a potential ignition source inside 
the center and auxiliary fuel tanks. These conditions, in combination 
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and 
consequent loss of the airplane. Since these actions impose an 
additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the 
comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these 
proposed changes.

DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by May 12, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Boeing service information identified in this SNPRM, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    For BAE Systems service information identified in this SNPRM, 
contact BAE Systems, Attention: Commercial Product Support, 600 Main 
Street, Room S18C, Johnson City, NY 13790-1806; phone: 607-770-3084; 
fax: 607-770-3015; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/customersupport.
    You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. The referenced Boeing service bulletins are also available on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2011-1068.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2011-
1068; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-1068; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-189-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that 
would apply to all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -
500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
October 12, 2011 (76 FR 63229) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to 
require installing an automatic shutoff system for the center and 
auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as

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applicable; installing a placard in the airplane flight deck if 
necessary; replacing the P5-2 fuel system module assembly; installing 
the UCO protection system for the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost 
pumps, as applicable; revising the airplane flight manual to advise the 
flightcrew of certain operating restrictions for airplanes equipped 
with an automatic shutoff system; and revising the maintenance program 
by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to 
satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, we learned of certain inadequacies in the 
referenced service information. Boeing has since developed, and we have 
approved, revised service information. We have determined it is 
necessary to mandate the revised service information, which includes 
additional actions necessary for airplanes in certain configurations.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1210, dated August 
2, 2010; Revision 1, dated May 13, 2011; and Revision 2, dated October 
25, 2012. The service information describes procedures for replacing 
the P5-2 fuel system module assembly for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -
300, -400, and -500 airplanes.
    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1216, dated July 
29, 2010; Revision 1, dated March 26, 2012; Revision 2, dated November 
12, 2012; and Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014. The service information 
describes procedures for installing an automatic shutoff system for the 
center and auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps for Model 737-300, -400, and 
-500 airplanes.
    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1227, dated August 
2, 2010; Revision 1, dated July 18, 2011; and Revision 2, dated 
September 23, 2014. The service information describes procedures for 
installing a UCO protection system for the center and auxiliary fuel 
boost pumps for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 
airplanes.
    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1228, dated August 
2, 2010; and Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012. The service information 
describes procedures for installing an automatic shutoff system for the 
center and auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps for Model 737-100, -200, and 
-200C airplanes.
    We also reviewed Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014, 
contains AWLs 28-AWL-21, 28-AWL-22, 28-AWL-24, and 28-AWL-25 for Model 
737-100, -200, and -200C airplanes, and AWLs 28-AWL-20, 28-AWL-21, 28-
AWL-23, and 28-AWL-24 for Model 737-300, -400, and -500 airplanes, 
which are airworthiness limitation instructions for an operational 
check of the installed automatic shutoff system.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM. The 
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's 
response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots Association, 
International, submitted its support for the NPRM.

Request To Match Compliance Times

    Japan Transocean Air requested that we revise paragraphs (g) and 
(h) of the proposed AD to extend the compliance time from 36 months to 
60 months to match the compliance time specified in paragraph (m) of 
the proposed AD (in the NPRM). The commenter noted that the service 
information specified in paragraph (m) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) 
recommends the concurrent accomplishment of the actions specified in 
paragraph (g)(3) of the proposed AD. The commenter asserted that 
requiring the same compliance time (60 months) for paragraphs (g), (h), 
and (m) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) would prevent complications 
associated with different configurations.
    We disagree that it is necessary to revise the compliance time as 
requested. We infer that the commenter has assumed that all of those 
actions must be done at the same maintenance visit. As the commenter 
stated, the ``concurrent'' actions (in paragraph (g)(3) of this 
proposed AD) are to be done ``before or at the same time as'' the 
actions required by paragraph (m) of this proposed AD. We have 
determined that the compliance time for the actions specified in 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this proposed AD is necessary to ensure an 
adequate level of safety. We have further determined that doing the 
actions required by paragraph (m) of this proposed AD later than the 
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(3) of this proposed AD would not 
affect safety, and would not affect the airplane configuration in a way 
that would complicate accomplishment of the proposed AD requirements 
for the fleet. In light of the identified unsafe condition, the 
proposed requirements, and the manufacturer's recommendations, we have 
determined that no change to this proposed AD is warranted regarding 
this issue.

Request To Require Two Placards

    Japan Transocean Air requested that we revise paragraph (i) of the 
proposed AD (in the NPRM) to require the installation of two placards, 
instead of one, adjacent to the primary flight displays. The commenter 
stated that both pilots operate the fuel pumps, and placards are 
therefore necessary for both pilots' primary flight displays.
    We partially agree with the request. The intent of this SNPRM is to 
ensure that the placard is visible to both pilots. Although we have 
determined that two placards are not necessary to achieve that goal, 
operators may choose to install an additional placard or use a 
different location, if approved by an appropriate FAA principal 
operations inspector. We have revised paragraph (i) of this proposed AD 
to specify these options.

Request To Correct Service Information Specifications

    Boeing requested certain corrections to the referenced service 
information. Since that comment was submitted, Boeing has included 
these corrections in the revised service information that is referenced 
in this SNPRM. Therefore, no additional change to this SNPRM is 
necessary.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this SNPRM because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. 
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a 
result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment 
period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on 
this SNPRM.

Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM

    This SNPRM would require accomplishing the actions specified in the 
service information described previously, except as discussed under

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``Differences Between this AD and the Service Information.''

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Where service information referenced in this proposed AD specifies 
that certain operators may contact the manufacturer for modification 
instructions, this proposed AD would require those operators to do the 
modification in one of the following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the 
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have 
authorized to make those findings.
    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1216, Revision 3, dated July 
16, 2014, specifies a 24-month compliance time to accomplish the 
actions specified in that service information. However, paragraph (g) 
of this proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in that service information within 36 months. We have determined this 
compliance time will provide an acceptable level of safety. We have 
coordinated this difference with Boeing.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 499 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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             Action                    Labor cost                 Parts cost                    Cost per product             Cost on  U.S. operators
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Install auto shutoff protection   Between 92 and 155   Between $10,792 and $15,548 \1\  Between $18,612 and $28,723 \1\  Between $1,526,184 and
 for Model 737-100, -200, -200C    work-hours x $85                                                                       $2,355,286.\1\
 airplanes (82 airplanes).         per hours =
                                   Between $7,820 and
                                   $13,175 \1\.
Install auto shutoff protection   Between 92 and 152   Between $9,869 and $16,236 \1\.  Between $17,689 and $29,156 \1\  Between $7,376,313 and
 for Model 737-300, -400, and -    work-hours x $85                                                                       $12,158,052.\1\
 500 airplanes (417 airplanes).    per hours =
                                   Between $7,820 and
                                   $12,920 \1\.
Install P5-2 module.............  1 work-hour x $85    $0.............................  $85............................  $42,415.
                                   per hour = $85.
Install UCO protection (499       Between 38 and 67    Between $3,742 and $4,861 \1\..  Between $6,972 and $10,556 \1\.  Between $3,479,028 and
 airplanes).                       work-hours x $85                                                                       $5,267,444.\1\
                                   per hours =
                                   Between $3,230 and
                                   $5,695\1\.
Revise aircraft flight manual...  1 work-hour x $85    $0.............................  $85............................  $42,415.
                                   per hour = $85.
Revise Maintenance Program......  1 work-hour x $85    $0.............................  $85............................  $42,415.
                                   per hour = $85.
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\1\ Depending on group.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2011-1068; Directorate Identifier 
2010-NM-189-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 12, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    Certain requirements of this AD terminate certain requirements 
of AD 2001-08-24, Amendment 39-12201 (66 FR 20733, April 25, 2001).

(c) Applicability

    This AD affects all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes; certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

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(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the 
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent operation of the 
center and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps with continuous low 
pressure, which could lead to friction sparks or overheating in the 
fuel pump inlet that could create a potential ignition source inside 
the center and auxiliary fuel tanks. These conditions, in 
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank 
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Installation of Automatic Shutoff System for the Center and 
Auxiliary Tank Fuel Boost Pumps

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do the 
applicable actions specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) 
of this AD. If a placard has been previously installed on an 
airplane, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of 
this AD, the placard may be removed from the flight deck of only 
that airplane after the automatic shutoff system has been installed, 
as specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (1) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, in 
Groups 2 through 19, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
737-28A1228, Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012: Install the automatic 
shutoff system for the center and auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps, 
as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1228, Revision 1, dated June 
28, 2012. For airplanes that do not have airstairs, accomplishment 
of the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
28A1228, dated August 2, 2010, is acceptable for compliance with the 
requirements of this paragraph, provided markers are installed on 
the J2802 Box for ``POS 1'' and ``POS 2'' within 90 days after the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 737-28A1228, Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012.
    (2) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes in Group 
1, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1228, 
Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012: Install the automatic shutoff 
system for the center and auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps, as 
applicable, using a method approved in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (r) of this AD.
    (3) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes in Groups 
1 through 31, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
28A1216, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014: Install the automatic 
shutoff system for the center and auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps, 
as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1216, Revision 3, dated July 
16, 2014. For airplanes that do not have airstairs: Accomplishment 
of the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28A1216, 
dated July 29, 2010, is acceptable for compliance with the 
requirements of this paragraph, provided markers are installed on 
the J2802 Box for ``POS 1'' and ``POS 2'' within 90 days after the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 737-28A1216, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2012; or Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1216, Revision 2, dated November 12, 
2012.

(h) Concurrent Installation of P5-2 Fuel System Module Assembly

    Before or concurrently with accomplishment of the actions 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Accomplishment 
of the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
28A1210, dated August 2, 2010, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
28A1210, Revision 1, dated May 13, 2011, is acceptable for 
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, 
provided that for any original P5-2 Fuel System Module P/N 69-37335-
129 installed that has been reworked as specified in BAE Systems 
Service Bulletin 69-37335-28-04, Revision 2, dated February 10, 
2010, the P/N marking is etched/scribed or labeled as P/N 69-37335-
2129, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes in Group 2, as identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 737-28A1210, Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012: Replace 
the P5-2 fuel system module assembly with a modified or new P5-2 
fuel system module assembly having a new part number, in accordance 
with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28A1210, Revision 2, dated October 
25, 2012.


    Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Boeing Service Bulletin 
737-28A1210, Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012, refers to BAE 
Systems Service Bulletin 69-37335-28-04 as an additional source of 
guidance for modifying and updating the existing P5-2 fuel system 
module assembly part numbers.

    (2) For airplanes in Group 1, as identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 737-28A1210, Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012, replace 
the P5-2 fuel system module assembly, as applicable, using a method 
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(r) of this AD.

(i) Concurrent Installation of a Placard for Mixed Fleet Operation

    Concurrently with accomplishment of the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, install a placard adjacent to the pilot's 
primary flight display on all airplanes in the operator's fleet not 
equipped with an automatic shutoff system for the center and 
auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as applicable. The placard must 
include the statement in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD. 
Optionally, the placard may include alternative text or be installed 
in a different location, or an additional placard may be installed, 
if approved by an appropriate FAA principal operations inspector. 
Installing an automatic shutoff system on an airplane, in accordance 
with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, terminates the 
placard installation required by this paragraph for only that 
airplane.
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(j) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revisions for Airplanes Without Boeing 
Auxiliary Fuel Tanks

    For airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Concurrently 
with accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Revise Section 1 of the Limitations section of the 
applicable Boeing 737 AFM to include the statement in figure 2 to 
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of 
this AD into the AFM. When a statement identical to that in figure 2 
to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD has been included in the general 
revisions of the applicable Boeing 737 AFM, the general revisions 
may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed 
from the AFM.

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    (2) Revise Section 3 of the Normal Procedures section of the 
applicable Boeing 737 AFM to include to include the text specified 
in figure 3 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. This may be done by 
inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Alternative statements 
that meet the intent of the following requirements may be used if 
approved by an appropriate FAA principal operations inspector.
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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(k) AFM Revisions for Airplanes With Boeing Auxiliary Fuel Tanks

    For airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Concurrently 
with accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Revise Section 1 of the Limitations section of the 
applicable Boeing 737 AFM to include the text specified in figure 4 
to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy 
of this AD into the AFM. When a statement identical to that in 
figure 4 to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD has been included in the 
general revisions of the applicable Boeing 737 AFM, the general 
revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may 
be removed from the AFM.

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    (2) Revise Section 3 of the Normal Procedures section of the 
applicable Boeing 737 AFM to include the text specified in figure 5 
to paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy 
of this AD into the AFM. Alternative statements that meet the intent 
of the following requirements may be used if approved by an 
appropriate FAA principal operations inspector.

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BILLING CODE 4910-13-C

(l) Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Revision for Automatic Shutoff 
System

    Concurrently with accomplishment of the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the maintenance program 
by incorporating the AWLs specified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), 
(l)(3), and (l)(4) of this AD, as applicable. The initial compliance 
time for the actions specified in the applicable AWLs is within 1 
year after accomplishment of the installation required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, or within 1 year after the effective date of this 
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (1) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes without 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-21 
of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Section 
9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness 
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements 
(CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (2) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes with 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-21 
and AWL No. 28-AWL-22 of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/
500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (3) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes without 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28-

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AWL-20 of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness Limitations,'' of 
Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness 
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements 
(CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (4) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes with 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-20 
and AWL No. 28-AWL-21 of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/
500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.

(m) Installation of Un-Commanded ON (UCO) Protection System

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the 
actions required by paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (1) For airplanes in Groups 2 through 13, as identified in 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1227, Revision 2, dated 
September 23, 2014: Install the UCO protection system for the center 
and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as applicable, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 737-28A1227, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2014. For 
airplanes with enlarged J2802 box assembly relay cutouts to fit the 
body of relays R3334, R3336, R3338, or R3340, with BACS12HN08-10 
screws for the installation of the relays as specified in 
Information Notice 737-28A1227 IN 05: Accomplishment of the actions 
specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1227, dated August 
2, 2010, or Revision 1, dated July 18, 2011, is acceptable for 
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, provided markers 
are installed that identify the function of the switches installed 
on the J2802 box within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, 
in accordance with figure 1 or figure 5, as applicable, of Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1227, Revision 2, dated September 23, 
2014.
    (2) For airplanes in Group 1, as identified in Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 737-28A1227, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2014: 
Install the UCO protection system for the center and auxiliary tank 
fuel boost pumps, as applicable, using a method approved in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (r) of this 
AD.

(n) AWLs Revision for UCO Protection System

    Concurrently with accomplishment of the actions required by 
paragraph (m) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the maintenance program 
by incorporating the AWLs specified in paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2), 
(n)(3), and (n)(4) of this AD, as applicable. The initial compliance 
time for the actions specified in applicable AWLs is within 1 year 
after accomplishment of the installation required by paragraph (m) 
of this AD, or within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later.
    (1) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes without 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-24 of 
Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Section 9 
of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations 
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), Document 
D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (2) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes with 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-24 and AWL 
No. 28-AWL-25 of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/
500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (3) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes without 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-23 of 
Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Section 9 
of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations 
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), Document 
D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.
    (4) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes with 
Boeing auxiliary fuel tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28-AWL-23 and AWL 
No. 28-AWL-24 of Section C, ``Fuel Systems Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Section 9 of the Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/
500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMRs), Document D6-38278-CMR, Revision June 2014.

(o) No Alternative Inspections or Inspection Intervals

    After accomplishment of the applicable actions specified in 
paragraphs (l) and (n) of this AD, no alternative inspections or 
inspection intervals may be used unless the inspections or 
inspection intervals are approved as an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (r) of this AD.

(p) Method of Compliance for Paragraph (l) of This AD

    Incorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-21 and No. 28-AWL-22 for Model 
737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes; and AWLs No. 28-AWL-20 
and No. 28-AWL-21 for Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series 
airplanes; in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 
2008-10-09 R1, Amendment 39-16148 (74 FR 69264, December 31, 2009), 
is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding AWL 
incorporation required by paragraph (l) of this AD.

(q) Method of Compliance for Paragraph (a) of AD 2001-08-24, Amendment 
39-12201 (66 FR 20733, April 25, 2001)

    Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), 
(i), and (l) of this AD, and paragraph (j) or (k) of this AD as 
applicable, is an acceptable method of compliance with the 
requirements of paragraph (a) of AD 2001-08-24, Amendment 39-12201 
(66 FR 20733, April 25, 2001).

(r) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (s)(1) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD 
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the 
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the 
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must 
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must 
specifically refer to this AD.

(s) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher 
Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle 
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
    (2) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; 
telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet 
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. For BAE Systems service information 
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems, Attention: Commercial 
Product Support, 600 Main Street, Room S18C, Johnson City, NY 13790-
1806; phone: 607-770-3084; fax: 607-770-3015; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.baesystems-ps.com/customersupport. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 25, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                               This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    tanks. These conditions, in combination               Examining the AD Docket
                                               contains notices to the public of the proposed          with flammable fuel vapors, could result                 You may examine the AD docket on
                                               issuance of rules and regulations. The                  in a fuel tank explosion and consequent
                                               purpose of these notices is to give interested                                                                the Internet at http://
                                                                                                       loss of the airplane. Since these actions             www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                               persons an opportunity to participate in the            impose an additional burden over that
                                               rule making prior to the adoption of the final                                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2011–
                                               rules.
                                                                                                       proposed in the NPRM, we are                          1068; or in person at the Docket
                                                                                                       reopening the comment period to allow                 Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                       the public the chance to comment on                   and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            these proposed changes.                               except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                       DATES: We must receive comments on                    contains this proposed AD, the
                                               Federal Aviation Administration                         this SNPRM by May 12, 2016.                           regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                                                                                                                             received, and other information. The
                                               14 CFR Part 39                                          ADDRESSES:   You may send comments,
                                                                                                                                                             street address for the Docket Office
                                                                                                       using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                               [Docket No. FAA–2011–1068; Directorate                                                                        (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                                                                       11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                               Identifier 2010–NM–189–AD]                                                                                    ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                                                                       methods:
                                                                                                                                                             available in the AD docket shortly after
                                               RIN 2120–AA64                                             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 receipt.
                                                                                                       http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                               Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                    instructions for submitting comments.
                                               Company Airplanes                                                                                             Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                         • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
                                               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                          Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
                                               Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
                                               ACTION: Supplemental notice of                          30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498;
                                               proposed rulemaking (NPRM);                             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                               reopening of comment period.                            Washington, DC 20590.                                 Christopher.R.Baker@faa.gov.
                                                                                                         • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               SUMMARY:   We are revising an earlier
                                                                                                       Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                               proposed airworthiness directive (AD)                                                                         Comments Invited
                                                                                                       30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                               for all Boeing Model 737–100, –200,                                                                             We invite you to send any written
                                                                                                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                               –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series                                                                            relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                                                                       Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
                                               airplanes. The NPRM proposed to                                                                               this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                                                                       and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                               require installing an automatic shutoff                                                                       to an address listed under the
                                                                                                       except Federal holidays.
                                               system for the center and auxiliary tank                                                                      ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                               fuel boost pumps, as applicable;                          For Boeing service information
                                                                                                       identified in this SNPRM, contact                     FAA–2011–1068; Directorate Identifier
                                               installing a placard in the airplane flight                                                                   2010–NM–189–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                               deck if necessary; replacing the P5–2                   Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
                                                                                                       Attention: Data & Services Management,                your comments. We specifically invite
                                               fuel system module assembly; installing                                                                       comments on the overall regulatory,
                                               the ‘‘uncommanded ON’’ (UCO)                            P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
                                                                                                       98124–2207; telephone: 206–544–5000,                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                               protection system for the fuel boost                                                                          aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                               pumps; revising the airplane flight                     extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Internet
                                                                                                       https://www.myboeingfleet.com.                        consider all comments received by the
                                               manual to advise the flightcrew of                                                                            closing date and may amend this
                                               certain operating restrictions for                        For BAE Systems service information
                                                                                                                                                             proposed AD because of those
                                               airplanes equipped with an automatic                    identified in this SNPRM, contact BAE
                                                                                                                                                             comments.
                                               shutoff system; and revising the                        Systems, Attention: Commercial                          We will post all comments we
                                               maintenance program by incorporating                    Product Support, 600 Main Street, Room                receive, without change, to http://
                                               new airworthiness limitations for fuel                  S18C, Johnson City, NY 13790–1806;                    www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               tank systems to satisfy Special Federal                 phone: 607–770–3084; fax: 607–770–                    personal information you provide. We
                                               Aviation Regulation No. 88                              3015; email: CS-Customer.Service@                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                               requirements. The NPRM was prompted                     baesystems.com; Internet: http://                     substantive verbal contact we receive
                                               by fuel system reviews conducted by the                 www.baesystems-ps.com/customer                        about this proposed AD.
                                               manufacturer. This action revises the                   support.
                                               NPRM by proposing to require updated                      You may view this referenced service                Discussion
                                               or additional actions that are necessary                information at the FAA, Transport                       We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
                                               for certain airplane configurations. We                 Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                part 39 by adding an AD that would
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                                               are proposing this supplemental NPRM                    SW., Renton, WA. For information on                   apply to all Boeing Model 737–100,
                                               (SNPRM) to prevent operation of the                     the availability of this material at the              –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
                                               center and auxiliary tank fuel boost                    FAA, call 425–227–1221. The                           series airplanes. The NPRM published
                                               pumps with continuous low pressure,                     referenced Boeing service bulletins are               in the Federal Register on October 12,
                                               which could lead to friction sparks or                  also available on the Internet at http://             2011 (76 FR 63229) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
                                               overheating in the fuel pump inlet that                 www.regulations.gov by searching for                  NPRM proposed to require installing an
                                               could create a potential ignition source                and locating Docket No. FAA–2011–                     automatic shutoff system for the center
                                               inside the center and auxiliary fuel                    1068.                                                 and auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as


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                                               applicable; installing a placard in the                 Model 737–100, –200, and –200C                        actions required by paragraph (m) of
                                               airplane flight deck if necessary;                      airplanes.                                            this proposed AD later than the actions
                                               replacing the P5–2 fuel system module                     We also reviewed Section C, ‘‘Fuel                  specified in paragraphs (g)(3) of this
                                               assembly; installing the UCO protection                 Systems Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of               proposed AD would not affect safety,
                                               system for the center and auxiliary tank                Section 9 of the Boeing 737–100/200/                  and would not affect the airplane
                                               fuel boost pumps, as applicable;                        200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness                        configuration in a way that would
                                               revising the airplane flight manual to                  Limitations (AWLs) and Certification                  complicate accomplishment of the
                                               advise the flightcrew of certain                        Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),                      proposed AD requirements for the fleet.
                                               operating restrictions for airplanes                    Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision                       In light of the identified unsafe
                                               equipped with an automatic shutoff                      June 2014, contains AWLs 28–AWL–21,                   condition, the proposed requirements,
                                               system; and revising the maintenance                    28–AWL–22, 28–AWL–24, and 28–                         and the manufacturer’s
                                               program by incorporating new                            AWL–25 for Model 737–100, –200, and                   recommendations, we have determined
                                               airworthiness limitations for fuel tank                 –200C airplanes, and AWLs 28–AWL–                     that no change to this proposed AD is
                                               systems to satisfy Special Federal                      20, 28–AWL–21, 28–AWL–23, and 28–                     warranted regarding this issue.
                                               Aviation Regulation No. 88                              AWL–24 for Model 737–300, –400, and
                                                                                                       –500 airplanes, which are airworthiness               Request To Require Two Placards
                                               requirements.
                                                                                                       limitation instructions for an                          Japan Transocean Air requested that
                                               Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued                       operational check of the installed                    we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed
                                                 Since we issued the NPRM, we                          automatic shutoff system.                             AD (in the NPRM) to require the
                                               learned of certain inadequacies in the                    This service information is reasonably              installation of two placards, instead of
                                               referenced service information. Boeing                  available because the interested parties              one, adjacent to the primary flight
                                               has since developed, and we have                        have access to it through their normal                displays. The commenter stated that
                                               approved, revised service information.                  course of business or by the means                    both pilots operate the fuel pumps, and
                                               We have determined it is necessary to                   identified in the ADDRESSES section.                  placards are therefore necessary for both
                                               mandate the revised service                             Comments                                              pilots’ primary flight displays.
                                               information, which includes additional                                                                          We partially agree with the request.
                                                                                                         We gave the public the opportunity to
                                               actions necessary for airplanes in                                                                            The intent of this SNPRM is to ensure
                                                                                                       comment on the NPRM. The following
                                               certain configurations.                                                                                       that the placard is visible to both pilots.
                                                                                                       presents the comments received on the
                                               Related Service Information Under 1                     NPRM and the FAA’s response to each                   Although we have determined that two
                                               CFR Part 51                                             comment. The Air Line Pilots                          placards are not necessary to achieve
                                                                                                       Association, International, submitted its             that goal, operators may choose to
                                                 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service                                                                            install an additional placard or use a
                                                                                                       support for the NPRM.
                                               Bulletin 737–28A1210, dated August 2,                                                                         different location, if approved by an
                                               2010; Revision 1, dated May 13, 2011;                   Request To Match Compliance Times                     appropriate FAA principal operations
                                               and Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012.                    Japan Transocean Air requested that                inspector. We have revised paragraph (i)
                                               The service information describes                       we revise paragraphs (g) and (h) of the               of this proposed AD to specify these
                                               procedures for replacing the P5-2 fuel                  proposed AD to extend the compliance                  options.
                                               system module assembly for Model                        time from 36 months to 60 months to
                                               737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and                                                                         Request To Correct Service Information
                                                                                                       match the compliance time specified in                Specifications
                                               –500 airplanes.                                         paragraph (m) of the proposed AD (in
                                                 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service                      the NPRM). The commenter noted that                     Boeing requested certain corrections
                                               Bulletin 737–28A1216, dated July 29,                    the service information specified in                  to the referenced service information.
                                               2010; Revision 1, dated March 26, 2012;                 paragraph (m) of the proposed AD (in                  Since that comment was submitted,
                                               Revision 2, dated November 12, 2012;                    the NPRM) recommends the concurrent                   Boeing has included these corrections in
                                               and Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014. The                accomplishment of the actions specified               the revised service information that is
                                               service information describes                           in paragraph (g)(3) of the proposed AD.               referenced in this SNPRM. Therefore, no
                                               procedures for installing an automatic                  The commenter asserted that requiring                 additional change to this SNPRM is
                                               shutoff system for the center and                       the same compliance time (60 months)                  necessary.
                                               auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps for                     for paragraphs (g), (h), and (m) of the
                                               Model 737–300, –400, and –500                                                                                 FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                       proposed AD (in the NPRM) would
                                               airplanes.                                              prevent complications associated with                   We are proposing this SNPRM
                                                 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service                      different configurations.                             because we evaluated all the relevant
                                               Bulletin 737–28A1227, dated August 2,                      We disagree that it is necessary to                information and determined the unsafe
                                               2010; Revision 1, dated July 18, 2011;                  revise the compliance time as requested.              condition described previously is likely
                                               and Revision 2, dated September 23,                     We infer that the commenter has                       to exist or develop in other products of
                                               2014. The service information describes                 assumed that all of those actions must                the same type design. Certain changes
                                               procedures for installing a UCO                         be done at the same maintenance visit.                described above expand the scope of the
                                               protection system for the center and                    As the commenter stated, the                          NPRM. As a result, we have determined
                                               auxiliary fuel boost pumps for Model                    ‘‘concurrent’’ actions (in paragraph                  that it is necessary to reopen the
                                               737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and                   (g)(3) of this proposed AD) are to be                 comment period to provide additional
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                                               –500 airplanes.                                         done ‘‘before or at the same time as’’ the            opportunity for the public to comment
                                                 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service                      actions required by paragraph (m) of                  on this SNPRM.
                                               Bulletin 737–28A1228, dated August 2,                   this proposed AD. We have determined
                                                                                                                                                             Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM
                                               2010; and Revision 1, dated June 28,                    that the compliance time for the actions
                                               2012. The service information describes                 specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of                  This SNPRM would require
                                               procedures for installing an automatic                  this proposed AD is necessary to ensure               accomplishing the actions specified in
                                               shutoff system for the center and                       an adequate level of safety. We have                  the service information described
                                               auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps for                     further determined that doing the                     previously, except as discussed under


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                                               ‘‘Differences Between this AD and the                        • In accordance with a method that                           paragraph (g) of this proposed AD
                                               Service Information.’’                                    we approve; or                                                  would require accomplishing the
                                                                                                            • Using data that meet the                                   actions specified in that service
                                               Differences Between This Proposed AD                      certification basis of the airplane, and                        information within 36 months. We have
                                               and the Service Information                               that have been approved by the Boeing                           determined this compliance time will
                                                 Where service information referenced                    Commercial Airplanes Organization                               provide an acceptable level of safety.
                                               in this proposed AD specifies that                        Designation Authorization (ODA) whom                            We have coordinated this difference
                                                                                                         we have authorized to make those                                with Boeing.
                                               certain operators may contact the
                                                                                                         findings.
                                               manufacturer for modification                                                                                             Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                            Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
                                               instructions, this proposed AD would                      28A1216, Revision 3, dated July 16,                               We estimate that this proposed AD
                                               require those operators to do the                         2014, specifies a 24-month compliance                           will affect 499 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                               modification in one of the following                      time to accomplish the actions specified                        We estimate the following costs to
                                               ways:                                                     in that service information. However,                           comply with this proposed AD:
                                                                                                                      ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cost on
                                                                Action                                Labor cost                          Parts cost                      Cost per product                     U.S. operators

                                               Install auto shutoff protection for Between 92 and 155 work-hours                Between $10,792 and                   Between $18,612 and                  Between $1,526,184
                                                 Model 737–100, –200, –200C              × $85 per hours = Between                $15,548 1.                            $28,723 1.                           and $2,355,286.1
                                                 airplanes (82 airplanes).               $7,820 and $13,175 1.
                                               Install auto shutoff protection for Between 92 and 152 work-hours                Between $9,869 and                    Between $17,689 and                  Between $7,376,313
                                                 Model 737–300, –400, and                × $85 per hours = Between                $16,236 1.                            $29,156 1.                           and $12,158,052.1
                                                 –500 airplanes (417 airplanes).         $7,820 and $12,920 1.
                                               Install P5–2 module ................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour =             $0 ................................   $85 ..............................   $42,415.
                                                                                         $85.
                                               Install UCO protection (499 air-        Between 38 and 67 work-hours             Between $3,742 and                    Between $6,972 and                   Between $3,479,028
                                                 planes).                                × $85 per hours = Between                $4,861 1.                             $10,556 1.                           and $5,267,444.1
                                                                                         $3,230 and $5,6951.
                                               Revise aircraft flight manual ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour =                $0 ................................   $85 ..............................   $42,415.
                                                                                         $85.
                                               Revise Maintenance Program ... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour =                      $0 ................................   $85 ..............................   $42,415.
                                                                                         $85.
                                                  1 Depending    on group.


                                               Authority for This Rulemaking                             Government and the States, or on the                            PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                  Title 49 of the United States Code                     distribution of power and                                       DIRECTIVES
                                               specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    responsibilities among the various
                                               rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                     levels of government.                                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                               section 106, describes the authority of                     For the reasons discussed above, I                            continues to read as follows:
                                               the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                    certify this proposed regulation:                                   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                               Aviation Programs’’ describes in more                       (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                               detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                          § 39.13       [Amended]
                                                                                                         action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                               authority.                                                                                                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                  We are issuing this rulemaking under                     (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                                                                                         the following new airworthiness
                                               the authority described in Subtitle VII,                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                                                                                                                                         directive (AD):
                                               Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                       Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                                                                         1979),                                                          The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
                                               ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                                          2011–1068; Directorate Identifier 2010–
                                               section, Congress charges the FAA with                      (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                           NM–189–AD.
                                               promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                in Alaska, and
                                               air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                                   (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                           (4) Will not have a significant
                                               for practices, methods, and procedures                    economic impact, positive or negative,                            We must receive comments by May 12,
                                               the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                                     2016.
                                                                                                         on a substantial number of small entities
                                               safety in air commerce. This regulation                   under the criteria of the Regulatory                            (b) Affected ADs
                                               is within the scope of that authority                     Flexibility Act.                                                  Certain requirements of this AD terminate
                                               because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                  certain requirements of AD 2001–08–24,
                                               that is likely to exist or develop on                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                              Amendment 39–12201 (66 FR 20733, April
                                               products identified in this rulemaking                                                                                    25, 2001).
                                               action.                                                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                         safety, Incorporation by reference,                             (c) Applicability
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                                               Regulatory Findings                                       Safety.                                                            This AD affects all The Boeing Company
                                                 We determined that this proposed AD                                                                                     Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400,
                                                                                                         The Proposed Amendment                                          and –500 series airplanes; certificated in any
                                               would not have federalism implications
                                                                                                                                                                         category.
                                               under Executive Order 13132. This                           Accordingly, under the authority
                                               proposed AD would not have a                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                           (d) Subject
                                               substantial direct effect on the States, on               the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                             Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                               the relationship between the national                     39 as follows:                                                  America Code 28, Fuel.



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                                               (e) Unsafe Condition                                    with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–               2, dated February 10, 2010, the P/N marking
                                                  This AD was prompted by fuel system                  28A1228, Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012.             is etched/scribed or labeled as P/N 69–
                                               reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We                 (2) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C              37335–2129, within 90 days after the
                                               are issuing this AD to prevent operation of             series airplanes in Group 1, as identified in         effective date of this AD.
                                               the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost                Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1228,               (1) For airplanes in Group 2, as identified
                                               pumps with continuous low pressure, which               Revision 1, dated June 28, 2012: Install the          in Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1210,
                                               could lead to friction sparks or overheating            automatic shutoff system for the center and           Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012: Replace
                                               in the fuel pump inlet that could create a              auxiliary fuel tank boost pumps, as                   the P5–2 fuel system module assembly with
                                               potential ignition source inside the center             applicable, using a method approved in                a modified or new P5–2 fuel system module
                                               and auxiliary fuel tanks. These conditions, in          accordance with the procedures specified in           assembly having a new part number, in
                                               combination with flammable fuel vapors,                 paragraph (r) of this AD.                             accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
                                               could result in a fuel tank explosion and                 (3) For Model 737–300, –400, and –500               737–28A1210, Revision 2, dated October 25,
                                               consequent loss of the airplane.                        series airplanes in Groups 1 through 31, as           2012.
                                                                                                       identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
                                               (f) Compliance                                          737–28A1216, Revision 3, dated July 16,                 Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD:
                                                  Comply with this AD within the                       2014: Install the automatic shutoff system for        Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1210,
                                               compliance times specified, unless already              the center and auxiliary fuel tank boost              Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012, refers to
                                               done.                                                   pumps, as applicable, in accordance with the          BAE Systems Service Bulletin 69–37335–28–
                                                                                                       Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert           04 as an additional source of guidance for
                                               (g) Installation of Automatic Shutoff System            Service Bulletin 737–28A1216, Revision 3,             modifying and updating the existing P5–2
                                               for the Center and Auxiliary Tank Fuel                  dated July 16, 2014. For airplanes that do not        fuel system module assembly part numbers.
                                               Boost Pumps                                             have airstairs: Accomplishment of the actions           (2) For airplanes in Group 1, as identified
                                                  Within 36 months after the effective date            specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737–             in Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1210,
                                               of this AD, do the applicable actions                   28A1216, dated July 29, 2010, is acceptable           Revision 2, dated October 25, 2012, replace
                                               specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)        for compliance with the requirements of this          the P5–2 fuel system module assembly, as
                                               of this AD. If a placard has been previously            paragraph, provided markers are installed on
                                                                                                                                                             applicable, using a method approved in
                                               installed on an airplane, in accordance with            the J2802 Box for ‘‘POS 1’’ and ‘‘POS 2’’
                                                                                                                                                             accordance with the procedures specified in
                                               the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD,           within 90 days after the effective date of this
                                                                                                                                                             paragraph (r) of this AD.
                                               the placard may be removed from the flight              AD, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
                                               deck of only that airplane after the automatic          Bulletin 737–28A1216, Revision 1, dated               (i) Concurrent Installation of a Placard for
                                               shutoff system has been installed, as                   March 26, 2012; or Boeing Alert Service               Mixed Fleet Operation
                                               specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)        Bulletin 737–28A1216, Revision 2, dated
                                                                                                                                                                Concurrently with accomplishment of the
                                               of this AD, as applicable.                              November 12, 2012.
                                                                                                                                                             actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
                                                  (1) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
                                                                                                       (h) Concurrent Installation of P5–2 Fuel              install a placard adjacent to the pilot’s
                                               series airplanes, in Groups 2 through 19, as
                                                                                                       System Module Assembly                                primary flight display on all airplanes in the
                                               identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
                                                                                                         Before or concurrently with                         operator’s fleet not equipped with an
                                               737–28A1228, Revision 1, dated June 28,
                                               2012: Install the automatic shutoff system for          accomplishment of the actions required by             automatic shutoff system for the center and
                                               the center and auxiliary fuel tank boost                paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions              auxiliary tank fuel boost pumps, as
                                               pumps, as applicable, in accordance with the            specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this       applicable. The placard must include the
                                               Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert             AD, as applicable. Accomplishment of the              statement in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this
                                               Service Bulletin 737–28A1228, Revision 1,               actions specified in Boeing Alert Service             AD. Optionally, the placard may include
                                               dated June 28, 2012. For airplanes that do not          Bulletin 737–28A1210, dated August 2, 2010,           alternative text or be installed in a different
                                               have airstairs, accomplishment of the actions           or Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1210,               location, or an additional placard may be
                                               specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin              Revision 1, dated May 13, 2011, is acceptable         installed, if approved by an appropriate FAA
                                               737–28A1228, dated August 2, 2010, is                   for compliance with the requirements of               principal operations inspector. Installing an
                                               acceptable for compliance with the                      paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, provided that for        automatic shutoff system on an airplane, in
                                               requirements of this paragraph, provided                any original P5–2 Fuel System Module P/N              accordance with the requirements of
                                               markers are installed on the J2802 Box for              69–37335–129 installed that has been                  paragraph (g) of this AD, terminates the
                                               ‘‘POS 1’’ and ‘‘POS 2’’ within 90 days after            reworked as specified in BAE Systems                  placard installation required by this
                                               the effective date of this AD, in accordance            Service Bulletin 69–37335–28–04, Revision             paragraph for only that airplane.




                                               (j) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revisions              AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs            When a statement identical to that in figure
                                               for Airplanes Without Boeing Auxiliary Fuel             (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.                         2 to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD has been
                                               Tanks                                                      (1) Revise Section 1 of the Limitations            included in the general revisions of the
                                                                                                       section of the applicable Boeing 737 AFM to           applicable Boeing 737 AFM, the general
                                                 For airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel
                                                                                                       include the statement in figure 2 to paragraph        revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and
                                               tanks: Concurrently with accomplishment of              (j)(1) of this AD. This may be done by                the copy of this AD may be removed from the
                                               the actions required by paragraph (g) of this           inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.             AFM.
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                                                 (2) Revise Section 3 of the Normal                    AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of           appropriate FAA principal operations
                                               Procedures section of the applicable Boeing             this AD into the AFM. Alternative statements          inspector.
                                               737 AFM to include to include the text                  that meet the intent of the following                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                               specified in figure 3 to paragraph (j)(2) of this       requirements may be used if approved by an
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                                                                                                  Figure 3 to paragraph G)(2) of this AD

                                                                                     NORMAL FUEL USAGE

                                                                                     Center tank fuel pumps must not be "ON" unless personnel
                                                                                     are available in the flight deck to monitor low pressure
                                                                                     lights.
                                                                                     For ground operation, center tank fuel pump switches must
                                                                                     not be positioned "ON" unless the center tank fuel quantity
                                                                                     exceeds 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms), except when
                                                                                     defueling or transferring fuel. Upon positioning the center
                                                                                     tank fuel pump switches "ON," verify momentary
                                                                                     illumination of each center tank fuel pump low pressure
                                                                                     light.
                                                                                     For ground and flight operations, the corresponding center
                                                                                     tank fuel pump switch must be positioned "OFF" when a
                                                                                     center tank fuel pump low pressure light illuminates [1].
                                                                                     Both center tank fuel pump switches must be positioned
                                                                                     "OFF" when the first center tank fuel pump low pressure
                                                                                     light illuminates if the center tank is empty.
                                                                                     [1] When established in a level flight attitude, both center
                                                                                     tank pump switches should be positioned "ON" again if the
                                                                                     center tank contains usable fuel.
                                                                                     DEFUELING AND FUEL TRANSFER
                                                                                     When transferring fuel or defueling center or main tanks,
                                                                                     the fuel pump low pressure lights must be monitored and
                                                                                     the fuel pumps positioned to "OFF" at the first indication of
                                                                                     the fuel pump low pressure [1].
                                                                                     Defueling the main tanks with passengers on board is
                                                                                     prohibited if the main tank fuel pumps are powered [2].
                                                                                     Defueling the center tank with passengers on board is
                                                                                     prohibited if the center tank fuel pumps are powered and the
                                                                                     auto-shutoff system is inhibited [2].
                                                                                     [1] Prior to transferring fuel or defueling, conduct a lamp
                                                                                     test of the respective fuel pump low pressure lights.
                                                                                     [2] Fuel may be transferred from tank to tank or the aircraft
                                                                                     may be defueled with passengers on board, provided fuel
                                                                                     quantity in the tank from which fuel is being taken is
                                                                                     maintained at or above 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms).
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                                               (k) AFM Revisions for Airplanes With                    AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs            When a statement identical to that in figure
                                               Boeing Auxiliary Fuel Tanks                             (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD.                         4 to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD has been
                                                                                                         (1) Revise Section 1 of the Limitations             included in the general revisions of the
                                                 For airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel
                                                                                                       section of the applicable Boeing 737 AFM to           applicable Boeing 737 AFM, the general
                                               tanks: Concurrently with accomplishment of              include the text specified in figure 4 to             revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and
                                               the actions required by paragraph (g) of this           paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. This may be done         the copy of this AD may be removed from the
                                                                                                       by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.          AFM.
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                                                 (2) Revise Section 3 of the Normal                    figure 5 to paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. This         meet the intent of the following requirements
                                               Procedures section of the applicable Boeing             may be done by inserting a copy of this AD            may be used if approved by an appropriate
                                               737 AFM to include the text specified in                into the AFM. Alternative statements that             FAA principal operations inspector.
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                                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–C                                  required by paragraph (g) of this AD, or                (2) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
                                               (l) Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)                    within 1 year after the effective date of this        series airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel
                                               Revision for Automatic Shutoff System                   AD, whichever occurs later.                           tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28–
                                                                                                         (1) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C              AWL–21 and AWL No. 28–AWL–22 of
                                                  Concurrently with accomplishment of the                                                                    Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems Airworthiness
                                               actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,           series airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel
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                                                                                                                                                             Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of the Boeing 737–
                                               or within 30 days after the effective date of           tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28–
                                                                                                                                                             100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness
                                               this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the             AWL–21 of Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems
                                                                                                                                                             Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
                                               maintenance program by incorporating the                Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of          Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
                                               AWLs specified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2),            the Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/500               Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision June
                                               (l)(3), and (l)(4) of this AD, as applicable. The       Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and                  2014.
                                               initial compliance time for the actions                 Certification Maintenance Requirements                  (3) For Model 737–300, –400, and –500
                                               specified in the applicable AWLs is within 1            (CMRs), Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision               series airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel
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                                               AWL–20 of Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems                     tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28–AWL–24 of               (r) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                               Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of            Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems Airworthiness               (AMOCs)
                                               the Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/500                 Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of the Boeing 737–           (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
                                               Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and                    100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness
                                               Certification Maintenance Requirements                                                                        Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
                                                                                                       Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
                                               (CMRs), Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision                                                                       authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
                                                                                                       Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
                                               June 2014.                                                                                                    requested using the procedures found in 14
                                                                                                       Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision June
                                                 (4) For Model 737–300, –400, and –500                 2014.                                                 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                               series airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel               (2) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C              send your request to your principal inspector
                                               tanks installed: Incorporate AWL No. 28–                series airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel           or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                               AWL–20 and AWL No. 28–AWL–21 of                         tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28–AWL–24 and              appropriate. If sending information directly
                                               Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems Airworthiness                                                                       to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                                                                                       AWL No. 28–AWL–25 of Section C, ‘‘Fuel
                                               Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of the Boeing 737–
                                                                                                       Systems Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of               attention of the person identified in
                                               100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness
                                               Limitations (AWLs) and Certification                    Section 9 of the Boeing 737–100/200/200C/             paragraph (s)(1) of this AD. Information may
                                               Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),                        300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations                 be emailed to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
                                               Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision June                    (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance                  Requests@faa.gov.
                                               2014.                                                   Requirements (CMRs), Document D6–38278–                  (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                       CMR, Revision June 2014.                              notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                               (m) Installation of Un-Commanded ON                       (3) For Model 737–300, –400, and –500
                                               (UCO) Protection System                                                                                       or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                       series airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel        of the local flight standards district office/
                                                  Within 60 months after the effective date            tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28–AWL–23 of
                                                                                                                                                             certificate holding district office.
                                               of this AD, do the actions required by                  Section C, ‘‘Fuel Systems Airworthiness
                                                                                                                                                                (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                               paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, as               Limitations,’’ of Section 9 of the Boeing 737–
                                               applicable.                                             100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness                level of safety may be used for any repair,
                                                  (1) For airplanes in Groups 2 through 13,            Limitations (AWLs) and Certification                  modification, or alteration required by this
                                               as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin          Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),                      AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                               737–28A1227, Revision 2, dated September                Document D6–38278–CMR, Revision June                  Commercial Airplanes Organization
                                               23, 2014: Install the UCO protection system             2014.                                                 Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
                                               for the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost              (4) For Model 737–300, –400, and –500               been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
                                               pumps, as applicable, in accordance with the            series airplanes with Boeing auxiliary fuel           ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                               Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert             tanks: Incorporate AWL No. 28–AWL–23 and              approved, the repair method, modification
                                               Service Bulletin 737–28A1227, Revision 2,               AWL No. 28–AWL–24 of Section C, ‘‘Fuel                deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                               dated September 23, 2014. For airplanes with            Systems Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of               the certification basis of the airplane, and the
                                               enlarged J2802 box assembly relay cutouts to            Section 9 of the Boeing 737–100/200/200C/             approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                               fit the body of relays R3334, R3336, R3338,             300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations
                                               or R3340, with BACS12HN08–10 screws for                 (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance                  (s) Related Information
                                               the installation of the relays as specified in
                                                                                                       Requirements (CMRs), Document D6–38278–                 (1) For more information about this AD,
                                               Information Notice 737–28A1227 IN 05:
                                                                                                       CMR, Revision June 2014.                              contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace
                                               Accomplishment of the actions specified in
                                               Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1227,              (o) No Alternative Inspections or Inspection          Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S,
                                               dated August 2, 2010, or Revision 1, dated              Intervals                                             FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                               July 18, 2011, is acceptable for compliance               After accomplishment of the applicable              Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
                                               with the requirements of this paragraph,                                                                      6498; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                                                                       actions specified in paragraphs (l) and (n) of
                                               provided markers are installed that identify                                                                  Christopher.R.Baker@faa.gov.
                                                                                                       this AD, no alternative inspections or
                                               the function of the switches installed on the                                                                   (2) For Boeing service information
                                                                                                       inspection intervals may be used unless the
                                               J2802 box within 90 days after the effective                                                                  identified in this AD, contact Boeing
                                                                                                       inspections or inspection intervals are
                                               date of this AD, in accordance with figure 1                                                                  Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
                                                                                                       approved as an alternative method of
                                               or figure 5, as applicable, of Boeing Alert
                                                                                                       compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the              Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
                                               Service Bulletin 737–28A1227, Revision 2,
                                               dated September 23, 2014.                               procedures specified in paragraph (r) of this         2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
                                                  (2) For airplanes in Group 1, as identified          AD.                                                   206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
                                               in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–                   (p) Method of Compliance for Paragraph (l)            5680; Internet https://
                                               28A1227, Revision 2, dated September 23,                of This AD                                            www.myboeingfleet.com. For BAE Systems
                                               2014: Install the UCO protection system for                                                                   service information identified in this AD,
                                               the center and auxiliary tank fuel boost                  Incorporating AWLs No. 28–AWL–21 and
                                                                                                                                                             contact BAE Systems, Attention: Commercial
                                               pumps, as applicable, using a method                    No. 28–AWL–22 for Model 737–100, –200,
                                                                                                                                                             Product Support, 600 Main Street, Room
                                               approved in accordance with the procedures              and –200C series airplanes; and AWLs No.
                                                                                                       28–AWL–20 and No. 28–AWL–21 for Model                 S18C, Johnson City, NY 13790–1806; phone:
                                               specified in paragraph (r) of this AD.                                                                        607–770–3084; fax: 607–770–3015; email:
                                                                                                       737–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes; in
                                               (n) AWLs Revision for UCO Protection                    accordance with paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)          CS-Customer.Service@baesystems.com;
                                               System                                                  of AD 2008–10–09 R1, Amendment 39–16148               Internet: http://www.baesystems-ps.com/
                                                  Concurrently with accomplishment of the              (74 FR 69264, December 31, 2009), is                  customersupport. You may view this
                                               actions required by paragraph (m) of this AD,           acceptable for compliance with the                    referenced service information at the FAA,
                                               or within 30 days after the effective date of           corresponding AWL incorporation required              Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                               this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the             by paragraph (l) of this AD.                          Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                               maintenance program by incorporating the                                                                      on the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                       (q) Method of Compliance for Paragraph (a)
                                               AWLs specified in paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2),                                                                  FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                       of AD 2001–08–24, Amendment 39–12201
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                                               (n)(3), and (n)(4) of this AD, as applicable.
                                                                                                       (66 FR 20733, April 25, 2001)                           Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
                                               The initial compliance time for the actions
                                               specified in applicable AWLs is within 1 year              Accomplishment of the actions required by          25, 2016.
                                               after accomplishment of the installation                paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (l) of this AD, and     Dionne Palermo,
                                               required by paragraph (m) of this AD, or                paragraph (j) or (k) of this AD as applicable,
                                                                                                                                                             Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                               within 1 year after the effective date of this          is an acceptable method of compliance with
                                                                                                                                                             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                               AD, whichever occurs later.                             the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD
                                                  (1) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C               2001–08–24, Amendment 39–12201 (66 FR                 [FR Doc. 2016–04966 Filed 3–25–16; 8:45 am]
                                               series airplanes without Boeing auxiliary fuel          20733, April 25, 2001).                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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Document Created: 2016-03-26 00:13:06
Document Modified: 2016-03-26 00:13:06
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionSupplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period.
DatesWe must receive comments on this SNPRM by May 12, 2016.
ContactChristopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 17098 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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